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MS HB1036
Bill
Status
Failed
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Butler Dixon
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AI Summary
- Children who complete their required time in a juvenile detention facility must be returned to traditional classroom settings rather than being assessed for alternative school placement
- Removes the requirement for school districts to conduct individual assessments of children transitioning from juvenile justice, mental health, foster care, or group home placements before alternative school placement
- Limits alternative school placement eligibility to volatile, disruptive, or delinquent conduct occurring only during school operational hours, on school premises, or at school-sponsored events during the academic year
- Prohibits alternative school placement based on delinquent conduct occurring during "interim periods" such as summer months and holidays between school terms
- Effective date: July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Student placement; require students who complete the sentence in a juvenile facility be returned to the traditional classroom setting.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013
Committee Referrals
Education1/21/2013
Full Bill Text
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